We Tested It: Hands On With the Sushiquik

We tested the Sushiquik Sushi Maker in our lab to see how easy it really was

For someone that cooks a lot at home, I have to admit that whipping up a recipe for homemade sushi has never crossed my mind. I like to leave that task up to the pros. So you can imagine my skepticism when the Sushiquik Sushi Maker showed up in the lab claiming to make the process a cinch. I felt intimidated, nervous, and worried that my culinary skills would be negatively judged by how bad my sushi looked. Fear not: The Sushiquik had my back and made the whole process fun and easy.

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As I set out on my sushi-making adventure, I began by prepping all of the ingredients ahead of time. I didn't know where to find sushi-grade raw fish, so I stuck to making veggie rolls — which I highly suggest unless you have access to the good stuff. After researching, I found that one of the hardest things was to learn how much rice is needed. Thankfully, the Sushiquik comes with a training frame for exact measuring. I could have spent hours following a recipe for sushi rice but decided to speed up the process by using instant rice, which worked just fine for my standards. And while I was apprehensive when it came to rolling and cutting the sushi, the mat and roll cutter eliminated the guesswork.

Bottom line: This product would be worthwhile for those who enjoy hands-on activities and having fun in the kitchen. Do I think abandoning the local sushi joint is a good idea? No. However, I do think using the Sushiquik is a genius rainy-day activity for kids and a sneaky way to make them eat veggies. Get creative and use coconut milk to cook your rice and replace the Nori with a fruit roll up for a sweet treat.